Red Sox sweep Boston College, Northeastern

Friday

Feb 29, 2008 at 2:00 AM

Playing their first exhibition games since sweeping Colorado last October for their second World Series title in four years, the Red Sox beat up on two Boston-area college teams Thursday, topping Boston College (24-0) and Northeastern (15-0).

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Playing their first exhibition games since sweeping Colorado last October for their second World Series title in four years, the Red Sox beat up on two Boston-area college teams Thursday, topping Boston College (24-0) and Northeastern (15-0).

Justin Masterson allowed one hit and struck out one in two innings against Northeastern, while Josh Beckett retired all six hitters he faced, four on strikeouts, in Boston's win over BC.

Mickey Hall drove in three runs for Boston against Northeastern. Against BC, non-roster player Tony Granadillo hit a grand slam.

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